Laura Hickerson, Director, Client Solutions, Effective Training AssociatesLaura Hickerson, Director, Client Solutions
Professional development training is the key that promotes skill-building for employees to be in alignment with the heartbeat of an organization’s mission. HR Training Managers are being challenged to provide high-quality learning and development (L&D) programs in the current era of an in-person, remote, and hybrid workforce spread across time zones and languages while maintaining consistency and engagement is nothing less than a monumental task for organizations.

HR Training Managers, not only have diverse employee needs, time, and budget constraints, but must effectively manage delivery options for both in-house and virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses capable of engaging learners. The current trend is to outsource L&D to save expenses and, continue professional development programs. This helps companies to perpetuate a strong learning culture.

As an outsourced company with 25+ years’ experience, Effective Training Associates (ETA), stands as a proven, reliable partner for organizations in implementing and overseeing training for their remote and hybrid workforce. As a full-service company for all training needs, the company builds course curriculum in collaboration with clients with a primary focus on management and leadership development.

“We offer interactive and relevant content that can be customized and scalable to meet your organization’s business challenges and training objectives to ensure consistency and results,” says Laura Hickerson, Director of Client Solutions at ETA.

ETA distinguishes itself by offering highly interactive in-person and VILT curriculum across six categories: management and leadership, interpersonal communication, business skills, presentation skills, writing skills and project management. This comprehensive approach equips employees with the essential skills required to meet the demands of their roles and responsibilities.

Based on an in-depth understanding of the client’s learning goals and target audiences, ETA recommends skill-building courses that are enriched with interactive exercises, case studies, and role-plays designed to make learning effective, engaging and fun. Courses are delivered by dynamic and entertaining subject matter expert instructors with extensive high tech industry experience. Post-content delivery, the team conducts an evaluation process, gathering participant feedback to gauge the quality of the training and measure key learnings. Reinforcement tools are provided to support continuous improvement.

We offer interactive and relevant content that can be customized and scalable to meet your organization’s business challenges and training objectives to ensure consistency and results

In a notable instance, ETA undertook a 12-month initiative for a corporate client whose objective was to establish a uniform and effective means of connection and collaboration among 1,700 global employees, spanning various time zones and languages. ETA achieved this by delivering a customized course named ‘Building Trust Through Collaboration and Influence’ to the client’s global workforce. The training improved cross-functional communication, collaboration, and teamwork throughout the organization.

In another instance, a newly appointed CEO wanted to introduce the best management and leadership practices to its new and experienced managers. In response, ETA offered its Management Essentials course and focused on managing through values, delegating effectively, setting clear expectations, and giving feedback. The managers learned tools and techniques to successfully motivate and develop their employees.

With a legacy spanning decades, Effective Training Associates has earned its reputation as a champion in the corporate training industry. It is a trusted partner for organizations seeking skill-development programs that are relevant, informative, and engaging, accelerating the path to professional development and career advancement.

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